Guru Chela (2023)
Synopsis
Guru Chela is a heartfelt short film celebrating the timeless bond between a teacher Guru and student Chela. The story revolves around a young Chela who invites his Guru to attend his Bratabandha ceremony, a significant event in Nepalese culture marking a boy's transition into adulthood and spiritual maturity. The ceremony takes place at the Southall Temple in the United Kingdom, bringing together tradition and diaspora life. The Bratabandha combines choodakarma tonsure and Upanayana samskara, symbolizing a promise vrata and a sacred bond bandhana. It is a moment of reflection on cultural identity and spiritual growth. As the Guru blesses the Chela during the rituals, the film delves into their profound relationship. The Guru, representing the source of wisdom and guidance, imparts teachings on life and spirituality, while the Chela demonstrates respect and gratitude for his mentor's influence.
Release Date: 2023-08-01
Runtime: 8 minutes
Director: Kumud Pant
Budget: $5,000 USD
Top Cast
- Kumud Pant as Guru
- Subash Pandey as Chela
- Bidhyabati Pant as Guru's mother
- Puspa Pant as Guru's sister
- Shankar Ghimire as Chela's brother
- Chranjivi Dhakal as Pandit main
- Drishya Dhakal as Pandit small
- Atul Sharma as Guru's friend
- Bharat Mistri as Guru's friend
- Dimple Kumar as Guru's friend
Soundtrack
Original Music Composer(s): N/A
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